Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies (Cheap & Classic with Walmart Ingredients)

Nothing beats warm, homemade easy chocolate chip cookies—especially when they’re made with cheap Walmart ingredients you probably already have. These cookies are soft in the center, slightly crispy on the edges, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. Perfect for beginners, budget baking, or whenever a sweet craving hits 🍪

🛒 Ingredients (All Budget-Friendly from Walmart)

• 1 cup Great Value All-Purpose Flour
• ½ tsp Great Value Baking Soda
• ¼ tsp Great Value Salt
• ½ cup Great Value Granulated Sugar
• ½ cup Great Value Light Brown Sugar, packed
• ½ cup Great Value Unsalted Butter, melted
• 1 large Great Value Egg
• 1 tsp Great Value Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Great Value Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

👩‍🍳 How to Make these Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
4. Combine: Slowly stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Add chocolate chips: Fold them in gently.
6. Scoop: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
7. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers look slightly soft.
8. Cool: Let cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Cookies

• For extra soft cookies, slightly underbake
• Chill dough for 30 minutes if cookies spread too much
• Use more brown sugar for a chewier texture
• Add a pinch of extra salt on top for flavor balance

🍪 Variations (Still Cheap!)

• Add chopped walnuts or pecans
• Mix in white chocolate chips
• Sprinkle tops with sea salt
• Make cookie dough balls and freeze for later

📊 Nutrition Facts (Per 1 Cookie – makes ~18)

Approximate values

• Calories: 160
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 8g
• Sugar: 13g
• Fiber: 1g

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple, affordable Walmart ingredients
• No mixer required
• Ready in under 30 minutes
• Perfect for families, parties, or meal prep desserts

These easy chocolate chip cookies are proof that you don’t need fancy ingredients to bake something amazing. Save this recipe, bake a batch, and enjoy every gooey bite 🍪✨

I hope you enjoyed learning about how to make this easy recipe! If you liked this one, you should check out my easy peach cobbler recipe and the rest of my blog. If you have any questions, please contact me at: [email protected]